Steelers rookie QB Will Howard may miss the entire preseason, and that could complicate the gameday QB3 role this year. Every indication is Howard’s hand injury is minor, though he is reportedly going through testing. I can’t imagine a scenario in which the Steelers waive him or place him on the Reserve/Injured List, either.
And therein lies a part of the problem—not that he will be taking up a roster spot, but that the emergency quarterback role will be compromised, at least initially. The Steelers will have to sign a quarterback to take Howard’s spot for at least the rest of the preseason.